Robinson, William; Robinson, Edward O 1770-1776 Letters to William Robinson at Yale College from his parents Ichabod and Lydia Robinson (14) and from his sister Lydia, a.k.a. Polly (1).
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William Robinson (father of E. R.): more than 60 letters related to his family, 1770–1825.
G-3 1829, Aug. 27 Letter to E. R. (c/o Curtis & Porter in Paris and forwarded to Halle) from sister Elisabeth. Responds to the news that Mary Augusta Robinson has arrived and expresses her joy that she now has a "foreign niece" who will someday call her "Aunt Licia." Also expresses regret that E. R. and family have decided to remain in Europe for almost another year. Then proceeds to describe in detail her trip to Catskill and environs. Closes with news that brother Charles' baby has arrived and is named Elisabeth.
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1829, August 27 - Letter to Edward Robinson from his sister Elisabeth, responding to the news that Mary Augusta Robinson has arrived.
G-2 1828, Aug. 29 Letter to E. R. (c/o of Curtis & Porter in Paris) from his sister Elisabeth in Southington, CT. Tells how the family in Southington marked the occasion of E. R.'s marriage to Therese: "after the fashion of our country we had what we called wedding cake and on the 6th we had a small party." Mentions going to New Haven to visit and encountered there a student rebellion at Yale College caused by "improper food." Also briefly states that Miss Elisa Kirkland spent 2 days in town (i.e. New Haven) last week but did not call on the Robinsons. Notes news of Hamilton College, namely that Mr. Montieth's professorship is abolished and there are but 20 students enrolled.
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1828, August 29- Letter to Edward Robinson from his sister Elisabeth, discussing the family's celebration of his marriage and providing news from Hamilton College.
G-2 1828, Dec. 26 Letter to E. R. (c/o Curtis & Porter in Paris) from his sister Elisabeth in Southington. Says that "the meetinghouse is the object most worthy of notice. The corner stone was laid on the 15th with little parade. The old house looks desolate . . . the steeple has been taken down for the purpose of using the timber." Discusses current news of area ministers. Indicates that the Hartford Bank's dividend is withheld. Has brief news of her siblings and their families.
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1828, December 26 - Letter to Edward Robinson from his sister Elisabeth, discussing the new meeting house, etc.
P-1/2 1854 - 1859 Letters, papers, and documents acquired by E. R. to write the Memoir of William Robinson. Included in this cache of items are: the wills (originals or copies thereof) for John Robinson, William Robinson, and Ichabod Robinson; genealogy records for the Isaac Robinson and William Robinson families supplied by Amos Otis of Yarmouth, MA; genealogy of the Brown family printed in the Willimantic Journal for 25 April 1852; and more than 125 letters to E. R. with information about his father and relatives of same.
Robinson, William; Robinson, Edward O 1770-1776 Letters to William Robinson at Yale College from his parents Ichabod and Lydia Robinson (14) and from his sister Lydia, a.k.a. Polly (1).
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William Robinson (father of E. R.): more than 60 letters related to his family, 1770–1825.
Robinson, William; Robinson, Edward O 1805-1825 Letters (12) from William Robinson in Southington to his sister Lydia Robinson in Lebanon CT; letter to John Robinson in Westborough, MA from William; letters (2) from Lydia to William.
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William Robinson (father of E. R.): more than 60 letters related to his family, 1770–1825.
G-3 1829, July 23 Letter to E. R. (c/o Curtis & Porter in Paris and forwarded to Halle) from his sister Elisabeth (pages 1-2) in Southington and brother George in New Haven (page 3). Elisabeth explains in her part of the letter that she is going to New Haven and then on to Catskill with Sarah. Vertical text is superimposed upon horizontal text on pages 2 and 3. George's part of the letter speaks about falling land prices and related financial matters.
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1829, July 23/30- Letter to Edward Robinson from his sister Elisabeth and brother George.
G-2 1828, July 26 Letter to E. R. (c/o Curtis & Porter in Paris) from his sister Elisabeth in Southington, CT. First two pages detail news of family. Cousin Sarah of Rochester was in Clinton and that "uncle had received your letter announcing your intention of marriage and that they were all pleased." Also noted that the position held by Prof. Strong at Hamilton College would have no successor for the want of pupils. Pages 3 and 4 are dated July 28 and were written in response to a recently received letter in which Robinson obviously told her that he would delay his return home by a year because of his forthcoming marriage to Therese. Elisabeth writes: "Prof. Yates, being an American, will doubtless be present at the wedding." She then says that she too should like to be present.
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1828, July 26\28- Letter to Edward Robinson from his sister Elisabeth, discussing family and Edward's upcoming wedding.
G-3 1829, June 25 Letter to E. R. [c/o Curtis & Porter, Paris] from Elisabeth in Southington, CT. Explains why she has not replied to his letters of March 17 and 31, April 16: their sister Sophia came from Catskill on May 18 for an extended visit, the purpose of which was to place her daughter Ann in a school near Hartford, CT. They visited Uncle George in Northington, went on to Farmington, before returning to Southington on May 23. Sophia stayed on for another week. Thanks E. R. for sending a package from Paris. Included in the package were 3 'bags'— one for each sister and a special gift from E. R. to Elisabeth, which is not named. Apparently there had been some previous falling out between Charles and Sophia, but the current visit repaired the damage and Sophia was "pleased with Nancy," Charles' wife. The sisters "made a division of things which formerly belonged to Aunt Lydia," with Sophia taking "three plates, a huge bowl, a small decanter and a small tumbler." Elisabeth mentions that "our new meeting house was raised last month . . . but they advance very slowly with it. . . . The old house is in a most miserable state, and by no means fit to meet in. . . . In this state of things it is not surprising that many should attend the Baptist church."
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1829, June 25 - Letter to Edward Robinson from his sister Elisabeth, relaying family news, etc.
G-4 1830, Mar. 26 Letter to E. R. c/o Curtis & Porter in Paris from his sister Elisabeth in Southington. Refers to E. R.'s longing to return to his native land and kindred. Elisabeth notes that people in Southington are also inquiring about his return. For ex., Mr. Ogden, the local minister, would like to go to the Union College Commencement, if he could get a pulpit supply. Has asked Elisabeth when her brother is returning so that he might engage E. R. to fill the pulpit for him.
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1830, March 26/27- Letter to Edward Robinson from his sister Elisabeth.
G-3 1829, March 27 Letter from Elisabeth in Southington to her brother Edward (c/o Curtis & Porter in Paris, then forwarded to Milan). Elisabeth expresses her fervent desire to have her brother return from Europe and recounts how lonesome she felt when she bid him farewell in 1826. Tells him that she now has the leisure to read magazines, journals, and novels (The Fair Maid of Perth by Walter Scott). Also feels that the society of ladies has never been better though none are very literary. James Woodruff has asked for her opinion about female seminaries in New Haven and Hartford, for niece Ann will soon be enrolled in one of them. Mentions the establishment of a Temperance Society and says that "we practice total abstinence except when we feel sure indulgence will be beneficial and these cases have been of rare occurence." Exceptionally cold weather has delayed the arrival of Spring and the Hudson is frozen as far as Poughkeepsie.
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1829, March 27 - Letter to Edward Robinson from his sister Elizabeth.